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Comma after though at the beginning of a sentence
Posted: 14 Apr 2023, 11:41
by Nisha DSouza
Hi,
Please help me understand if the following sentence has an error.
Though, it may not appeal much to the older, more mature audience.
I understand it may sound incomplete when you look at it as a standalone sentence. However, I believe it makes sense with the preceding sentence in my review. I have mentioned it below:
Likewise, anyone with an exceptionally imaginative mind would surely enjoy this book. Though, it may not appeal much to the older, more mature audience.
My second question is: Can an editor take away 9 points in the subjective section if they disagree with the errors listed in the PRQ? I have listed more than 10 errors, and the editor hasn't mentioned which was the one in question.
Kindly help.
Re: Comma after though at the beginning of a sentence
Posted: 14 Apr 2023, 14:25
by MsH2k
Nisha DSouza wrote: ↑14 Apr 2023, 11:41
Hi,
Please help me understand if the following sentence has an error.
Though, it may not appeal much to the older, more mature audience.
I understand it may sound incomplete when you look at it as a standalone sentence. However, I believe it makes sense with the preceding sentence in my review. I have mentioned it below:
Likewise, anyone with an exceptionally imaginative mind would surely enjoy this book. Though, it may not appeal much to the older, more mature audience.
My second question is: Can an editor take away 9 points in the subjective section if they disagree with the errors listed in the PRQ? I have listed more than 10 errors, and the editor hasn't mentioned which was the one in question.
Kindly help.
Hi Nisha,
Thank you for including the prior sentence for context. Your usage of “though” is fine. The reference below supports using “though” as an adverb meaning “however,” and since it appears that is how you are using it, a comma is appropriate.
Regarding your second question, subjective ratings are difficult to contest, but if you are going to submit a recheck request for the first issue, it would be a good opportunity to ask for clarification on this point.
And now, my recheck spiel:
You are allowed only a certain number of rechecks, but you do get your recheck count back if the editor changes the scorecard in response to your recheck request. If the editor doesn’t change their scorecard, and you still think you are right, you can request an admin recheck on the scorecard. You will get the recheck back if the admin changes the scorecard.
Be sure to thoroughly explain why you think it is written correctly and provide reference links when appropriate. You don’t have the opportunity to add to your recheck request if you decide to go for an admin recheck, so it is very important that the initial recheck request is thorough and complete. 
https://grammarist.com/usage/although-though/
Re: Comma after though at the beginning of a sentence
Posted: 14 Apr 2023, 22:01
by Nisha DSouza
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions.
I am better equipped with this clarification. However, the editor marked this error, stating that it was a segment fragment. I don't believe that is true because the sentence in question contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. Correct me if I am wrong.
Re: Comma after though at the beginning of a sentence
Posted: 15 Apr 2023, 19:19
by MsH2k
Nisha DSouza wrote: ↑14 Apr 2023, 22:01
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions.
I am better equipped with this clarification. However, the editor marked this error, stating that it was a segment fragment. I don't believe that is true because the sentence in question contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. Correct me if I am wrong.
You are correct.
Since you are using “though” as an adverb meaning “however,” what follows the introductory adverb is an independent clause, a complete thought. And including the comma reinforces this usage.
If you omitted the comma, “though” would be used as a conjunction and would mean “even though” or “although.” In this case, it would be introducing a dependent clause, and the sentence would be a sentence fragment. A main clause would be needed to make the sentence complete. Here is an example of adding a main clause in this situation:
Though it may not appeal much to the older, more mature audience,
it has an engaging storyline.
Re: Comma after though at the beginning of a sentence
Posted: 15 Apr 2023, 20:16
by Nisha DSouza
MsH2k wrote: ↑15 Apr 2023, 19:19
Nisha DSouza wrote: ↑14 Apr 2023, 22:01
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions.
I am better equipped with this clarification. However, the editor marked this error, stating that it was a segment fragment. I don't believe that is true because the sentence in question contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. Correct me if I am wrong.
You are correct.
Since you are using “though” as an adverb meaning “however,” what follows the introductory adverb is an independent clause, a complete thought. And including the comma reinforces this usage.
If you omitted the comma, “though” would be used as a conjunction and would mean “even though” or “although.” In this case, it would be introducing a dependent clause, and the sentence would be a sentence fragment. A main clause would be needed to make the sentence complete. Here is an example of adding a main clause in this situation:
Though it may not appeal much to the older, more mature audience,
it has an engaging storyline.
Thank you so much for your detailed response. This is very helpful.
